Pinball Game Box

The pinball game box, with its folding design and magnetic closure, solves the problems of large size and inconvenient storage, enhancing portability and competitive fun, making it suitable for home or outdoor use.

CN224421885UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30WUHAN ELEPHANT CHILDRENS EDUCATION MEDIA CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN ELEPHANT CHILDRENS EDUCATION MEDIA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing pinball game devices are bulky, inconvenient to store, lack diverse competitive elements, and lack flexible adjustment and two-way competitive functions.

Method used

Featuring a folding design, magnetic closure, and integrated lifting beam structure, combined with hinges and magnetic components, it achieves portable storage and flexible adjustment of game difficulty, supporting two-way competition.

Benefits of technology

It achieves portable storage of the gaming device, flexibly adjusts the game difficulty, enhances the competitive fun and portability, and is suitable for home or outdoor use.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of leisure and entertainment equipment technology, specifically to a pinball game box, comprising: game slots, which are arranged in pairs, and the two sides of the opening ends of the two game slots are connected to each other by a top hinge, and each game slot is provided with a launching rubber band; a lifting beam, which is a cylindrical structure and is connected to the corresponding hinge at both ends; and multiple movable plates arranged at the bottom of the lifting beam. This utility model reduces the footprint of the game box when stored through a folding design, and prevents it from falling apart through magnetic closure. The integrated lifting beam design makes it easy to carry, suitable for home or outdoor use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of leisure and entertainment equipment technology, specifically to a pinball game box. Background Technology

[0002] Existing pinball game devices often suffer from problems such as large size, inconvenient storage, and limited competitive elements. Traditional designs typically employ rigid frames with non-adjustable baffle layouts and lack flexible component solutions that simultaneously meet the needs of launching and storing. Therefore, for products that require frequent launching and storing, there is an urgent need for a pinball game device that is easy to store, allows for flexible adjustment of game difficulty, and offers dual competitive functionality. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a pinball game box. The folding design reduces the footprint of the game box when stored, and the magnetic closure prevents it from falling apart. The integrated handle design makes it easy to carry and is suitable for home or outdoor use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pinball game box, comprising: game slots, the game slots being arranged in pairs, and the two sides of the opening ends of the two game slots being connected to each other by top hinges, each game slot being provided with a launching rubber band in the middle; a lifting beam, the lifting beam being a cylindrical structure, and the lifting beam being connected to the corresponding hinges at both ends; and multiple movable plates, the movable plates being arranged at the bottom of the lifting beam.

[0005] Preferably, each of the game slots has a magnetic block embedded in its top, and the magnetic blocks at the same position on the top of the two game slots have opposite polarities.

[0006] Preferably, an iron strip is embedded in the bottom of the lifting beam along its length; a magnetic bead is embedded in the center of the top of each of the movable plates, and the magnetic bead attracts the bottom of the iron strip.

[0007] Preferably, the hinge includes connecting pieces fixedly disposed on both sides of each of the game slots, and the tops of the corresponding two connecting pieces are provided with mutually cooperating bushings and hollow shafts; the lifting beam is embedded in the corresponding hollow shaft at its end.

[0008] Preferably, the game slot has a slot in the middle, the launching rubber band is embedded in the slot through its end, and the launching rubber band has a positioning ball on the outside of the game slot.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a launching sleeve, which is slidably sleeved on the middle of the launching rubber band, and a pull ring is provided on one side of the launching sleeve.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the hinge and magnetic connection achieve "flexibility of the rigid frame," solving the problems of bulkiness and inconvenient storage of traditional devices. The magnetic movable plate and adjustable launching system give players the freedom to design their own tracks. The folded thickness is only slightly greater than the height of a single game slot, greatly optimizing storage efficiency. Therefore, this design effectively solves the pain points of traditional pinball devices, balancing competitiveness, portability, and playability, making it especially suitable for children's hand-eye coordination training and leisure social scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the movable plate structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Game slot; 2. Lifting beam; 3. Movable plate; 4. Launching rubber band; 5. Magnetic block; 6. Iron bar; 7. Magnetic bead; 8. Connecting piece; 9. Bushing; 10. Hollow shaft; 11. Slot; 12. Positioning ball; 13. Launching sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0018] according to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, a pinball game box includes: game slots 1, which are arranged in pairs, and the two sides of the opening ends of the two game slots 1 are connected to each other by top hinges. Each game slot 1 is provided with a launching rubber band 4 in the middle; a lifting beam 2, which is a cylindrical structure and is connected to the corresponding hinges at both ends; and multiple movable plates 3, which are arranged at the bottom of the lifting beam 2. Each game slot 1 has a magnetic block 5 embedded in its top, and the magnetic blocks 5 at the same position on the top of the two game slots 1 have opposite polarities. An iron strip 6 is embedded along the length of the bottom of the lifting beam 2; a magnetic bead 7 is embedded in the center of the top of each movable plate 3, and is attracted to the bottom of the iron strip 6 by the magnetic bead 7. The hinges include connecting pieces 8 fixedly arranged on both sides of each game slot 1, and the tops of the corresponding two connecting pieces 8 are provided with mutually cooperating bushings 9 and hollow shafts 10; the lifting beam 2 is embedded in the corresponding hollow shaft 10 at its end. Each of the game slots 1 has a slot 11 in the middle, and the launching rubber band 4 is embedded in the slot 11 at its end. The launching rubber band 4 is provided with a positioning ball 12 on the outside of the game slot 1. It also includes a launching sleeve 13, which is slidably sleeved on the middle of the launching rubber band 4, and a pull ring is provided on one side of the launching sleeve 13.

[0019] This pinball game box achieves portability, flexible adjustment, and two-way competitive functionality through structural innovation and magnetic components. Two game slots 1 are connected by a bushing 9 and a hollow shaft 10, allowing them to rotate and fold around a hinge point. The lifting beam 2 has hollow shafts 10 embedded at both ends, serving as both a handle and reinforcing the hinge structure. When folded, the opposite-shaped magnetic blocks 5 at the top of the game slots 1 attract each other, ensuring a stable closure; when unfolded, the magnetic blocks 5 separate to form a symmetrical competitive area. Movable boards 3 are attached to the iron strip 6 at the bottom of the lifting beam 2 by magnetic beads 7 at the top. Players can freely adjust the number, spacing, or angle of the movable boards 3 to change the pinball path and adjust the game difficulty. The launching rubber band 4 is fixed by a slot 11; pulling the ring activates the launching sleeve 13 to store energy, releasing the pinball. A positioning ball 12 limits the extension length to control the launch force. During gameplay, the two game slots 1 form a symmetrical battlefield when unfolded, with players standing on opposite sides, launching pinballs to attack the opponent's area. The movable boards 3 act as obstacles or bounce points, enhancing the competitive fun.

[0020] This game box significantly reduces its footprint when folded, features a magnetic closure to prevent it from falling apart, and an integrated carrying handle 2 for easy portability, making it suitable for home or outdoor use. The movable board 3 can be freely arranged to support different difficulty levels, and its magnetic fixation allows for tool-free adjustment. The launch elastic band 4 serves both as a power-storing and launching device and for storage and positioning; the hinge acts as a structural connection, a rotation axis, and a fixation point for the carrying handle 2. The symmetrical layout and two-way operation enable two-player battles, and the magnetic movable board 3 may shift due to impacts during gameplay, adding a dynamic challenge.

[0021] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pinball game box, characterized in that, include: Game slots (1), the game slots (1) are arranged in pairs, and the two sides of the opening ends of the two game slots (1) are connected to each other by the top hinge, and each game slot (1) is provided with a launching rubber band (4) in the middle. Lifting beam (2), the lifting beam (2) is a cylindrical structure, and the lifting beam (2) is connected to the corresponding hinge members at both ends; Multiple movable plates (3) are provided and arranged at the bottom of the lifting beam (2).

2. The pinball game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the game slots (1) has a magnetic block (5) embedded on its top, and the magnetic blocks (5) at the same position on the top of the two game slots (1) have opposite polarities.

3. The pinball game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the lifting beam (2) is embedded with an iron strip (6) along its length; each of the movable plates (3) is embedded with a magnetic bead (7) at the top center, and the magnetic bead (7) is attracted to the bottom of the iron strip (6).

4. The pinball game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge includes connecting pieces (8) fixedly disposed on both sides of each of the game slots (1), and the top of the two corresponding connecting pieces (8) is provided with mutually cooperating bushings (9) and hollow shafts (10); the lifting beam (2) is embedded in the corresponding hollow shaft (10) through its end.

5. The pinball game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The game slot (1) has a slot (11) in the middle, the launching rubber band (4) is embedded in the slot (11) through its end, and the launching rubber band (4) has a positioning ball (12) corresponding to the outside of the game slot (1).

6. The pinball game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a launching sleeve (13), which is slidably sleeved in the middle of the launching rubber band (4), and a pull ring is provided on one side of the launching sleeve (13).